Category: opinion/the_cranbury_press

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take pride in Cranbury and appreciate the volunteers

    To the editor:  As we reach the end of October and the leaves change, the air turns crisp and we start to wind down the year, I receive a great feeling of pride in Cranbury. Our Main Street is vibrant with the color of the changing leaves and thanks to our Shade Tree Commission, we…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lessons learned

    It is with great pride that I endorse Sean Deverin and Fran McGovern for Cranbury Township Committee. As Republican municipal chair it is my obligation to seek out candidates that want to run for Township Committee. Cranbury is fortunate to have so many residents that have expertise, education and valuable experience. One quality that is…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Fabulous fall foliage hikes

    By Michele Byers You might think you can only see spectacular fall foliage in New England. Think again! Right here in this state we’re in, you can see vivid reds, oranges and golds at their peak in mid- to late October with leaves changing color first on mountaintops and along water. And one of the…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: State putting residents at risk

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Monarch butterflies, fall’s ultra-marathoners

    By Michele Byers As they alight on seaside goldenrod flowers or roost in Eastern red cedars, monarch butterflies are unmistakable with their brilliant orange and black patterned wings. Although their flight may seem meandering and subject to the vagaries of wind, monarchs are on an instinct-driven mission right now. These “ultra-marathoners” migrate more than 2,000…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shining a light on solar power in Jamesburg

    To the editor:  Recently, a 12-paragraph rambling manifesto appeared on the Jamesburg Democratic Social Club Facebook page highlighting Mayor Marlene Lowande’s position against clean, cost-saving solar energy implementation in the borough. In actuality, her position is not even so much about refuting the idea of solar power, which could save taxpayers and the borough…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: All the blame lies with Councilman Gibbons

    To the editor:  I would like to respond to Mr. Newton’s Sept. 16 letter, “Jamesburg spat results of a civic duty.“ Mr. Newton, coincidentally is a past one-term Republican councilman as well as a past chairman of the Republican Party. This clearly should shed light on Mr. Newton’s true motive. I feel compelled to…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t let ‘flawed’ pipeline process allow land condemnation

    By Michele Byers Eminent domain, or condemnation, is the power of the government to take private land for public purpose, even if the property owner objects. Needless to say, it’s a highly unpopular use of government authority. Nobody likes being forced to sell against their will even if fair compensation is paid. But did you…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Helene Cody Foundation says thanks

    To the editor:  The Helene Cody Foundation Board thanks Mayor Jay Taylor, the Cranbury Department of Public Works, the Cranbury Volunteer Fire Department, the Cranbury First Aid Squad, the Cranbury Police Department, and the wonderful volunteers — Karen Klein, Suzanne Carroll, Linda Morris, Jenna Cody, Win Cody, Wendy Borg, Suzanne Reiss, Noel Kinney, Sally…